Deandre Ayton vs. Mike James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mike James and Deandre Ayton that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2025-26
Mike James: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Mike James 1

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 8 Mike James 12

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Mike James 3

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Mike James 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.4 Mike James 9.9

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.4 Mike James 2.2

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Mike James 3.5

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Mike James 0.8

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Mike James 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 6,894 Mike James 5,863

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 4,373 Mike James 1,324

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 669 Mike James 2,075

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 310 Mike James 458

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 404 Mike James 38

Total Games Deandre Ayton 421 Mike James 595

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .595 Mike James .417

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .230 Mike James .379

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .751 Mike James .802

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Mike James 20.3 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Mike James 3.3 (2006)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Mike James 5.8 (2006)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Mike James 1.2 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Mike James 0.2 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Mike James 4.5

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Mike James 1.2

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Mike James 1.2

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Mike James 0.4

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Mike James 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Mike James 150

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Mike James 40

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Mike James 41

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Mike James 13

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Mike James 2

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Mike James 33

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Mike James .425

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Mike James .286

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Mike James .810

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Mike James 11.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Mike James 1.9 (2005)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Mike James 2.3 (2005)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Mike James 0.9 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Mike James 0.3 (2005)